Author:Esser, MJD; Preussler, D; Sharma, Ameeth; Jacobs, Cobus; Bollig, CDate:Nov 2009In order to demonstrate the feasibility of a helicopter-based application using advanced laser technology, the authors have developed a rugged and compact mid-infrared solid-state laser. The requirement for the laser was to simultaneously ...Read more
Author:Bernhardi, EH; Forbes, A; Bollig, C; Esser, MJDDate:2008One of the main problems that limit the power scaling of diode-end-pumped solid-state lasers is the generation of heat inside the laser gain medium which can ultimately cause fracture. In this paper a time-dependent analytical thermal model ...Read more